Stocks a and B Have the Following Data

question 13

Multiple Choice

Stocks A and B have the following data. Assuming the stock market is efficient and the stocks are in equilibrium, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) These two stocks should have the same price.
• B) These two stocks must have the same dividend yield.
• C) These two stocks should have the same expected return.
• D) These two stocks must have the same expected capital gains yield.
• E) These two stocks must have the same expected year-end dividend.

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Definitions:

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the total variable cost divided by the quantity produced, representing the cost of labor and materials for each unit of output.

ATC

Average Total Cost (ATC) refers to the total cost per unit of output produced, comprising both fixed and variable costs.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of output in production.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.